DBR,
I woul dhave liked to done the hull mod, and had ideas similar to what you drew up, etc. The way it's done, was the easiest and simplest way I could find to accomplish what I wanted. I could have done the extra things mentioned, but I could have just not done them WAY easier, haha. I'll say this, I have a lot of ideas now for the next one.
I considered cutting off that area above the seat at the top that sticks out, but it would have to be filled and smoothed, as my squirrel cage takes that area up.
As for the front hull mod, I figure I want to try it with tubbies first. Don't want to go all out just yet until I know how this rides. I'll probably buy the 24/7 front piece if I decide to do this.
For now I don't really have any desire to mod a hood. Not that I don't want too, it's just that I don't have the time. I work out of town ALL the time, so I get little time to work on this stuff. I had big plans for one until I saw the 24/7 hood. I've got my name in line for a hood, so I'll have that ASAP. For now I'll be running a stock hood I'll mod slightly to get a lot more air flow.
I'll definitely be doing some steering mods shortly. It's about time to fit the pump, etc and get the trim/steering worked out before the paint goes on.
As for the UMI, the cheapest place I have found it was A&D. They have taken forever on some stuff I've ordered in the past, so I got in touch with them and made sure they could get this in a timely manner. Ended up taking about 2, maybe 3 weeks tops and I have a brand new UMI for around $290, with free shipping to my front door! WELL worth that money considering everyone want $200-250 for a worn out one. I highly recommend it. I was a little disappointed that it doesn't come with their quick turn steering plate. You have to bolt your stock steering arm in, haha. Anyway, everywhere else I looked was 325-350 for a new UMI. Just make sure and stay on A&D to get it to you, and you'll have it reasonably fast. They had to order it, and when they got it in they shipped it out to me.
